The HANDFUL

No Littles this week allowed us to go up North. However, there was a slight delay...when one needs to set their water heater on the patio at 10:30 p.m. chances are it's not your best day. After a load of laundry, I hopped in the shower and that is when there was quite a puddle in our laundry. Stepped in by MiRV. Water was quickly shut off and the assessment was made that the water heater has failed...

A quick phone call the next morning confirmed the unit was still under warranty. Armed with instructions of getting a replacement it's off to the local home improvement store we go. Mission accomplished, new unit installed and working. MiRV got a shower and off North we went. Quite a bold move considering we just installed the new unit. But, thankfully, we had checkers checking in to make sure we weren't leaking. All was/is good PTL. I'm just really thankful it happened before we left. Because finding 40 gallons of water on the floor would not be fun in anyone's book!

In Northern news much visible progress was made as the bathtub was set in place and the toilet was brought in along with the vanity to check spacing/placement. WooHoo this is exciting progress since it is so visible! Got smaller quick with all the hardware though! And some of the workers are nearly unable to move their bodies today. It's all MiRV can do to get out of bed the next morning after helping with this remodel. The drive home will leave him stiff and aching for days.

The plan is to head home tomorrow or Sunday and it appears we will be a plus one. The Bee has already ask if she can come back with us to the Meadow. Of course we said yes! Hard to believe Christmas is just a mere week away. Looking forward to our Christmas Eve tradition of pizza this year. Made possible since as our crew is gathering on Christmas Day for our family celebration this season.

The HANDFUL

What a week, we were up North, returned to the Meadow for a mere 36ish hours and returned to the North. More bathroom work to accomplish so our work clothes are staying pretty dirty...yet I'm certinly not the one in the thick of this job. It's all MiRV.  Running new sanitary and water lines, hanging drywall and putting in fans and lights, it's all getting done this week!

The HANDFUL

We had a little houseguest this week and while it was just a short visit we had lots of fun. We are already back North with her where lots of bathroom remodel work is happening. We did a bit of visiting and had lots of visitors while she was here. Always fun to have her stay. I think the highlight of her visit if she were telling it would be having a weinee roast and smore night in the backyard!

She is growing up...

Having the cousins visit was also lots of fun...

Putting up the ceiling drywall is just one of the several task on the todo list for this weekend!

Total bathroom remodel of not one but two bathrooms iswhat Stumble and Bumble are currently knee deep involved in. It's not a quick paced job but progress is being made. Stay tuned.

The HANDFUL

We are back in Nebraska after a quick return to the Meadow. And I do mean quick...we were bascially home long enough to snuggle a couple little girls and pack up ROADA before hitting the road again to return to duaghter's bathroom reno. We will leave in just a couple days to head out on a fall getaway.

Progress was made once again with electrical and plumbing. And with lots of hopes and prayers even more progress will be made in the next 48 hours.

Stay tuned!

The HANDFUL

We've been busy...especially this week as we joined in on the bathroom renovation with the Northern Crew. Daughter ambitiously started a bathroom reno. What she knew was that she didn't like what was there. Unsure of where to go with updating she just went for a total gut job; as in down to the studs! It's been this way for awhile...and ain't nobody happy about going all the way downstairs for an in the night bathroom run especially me! LOL So we are giving a hand to make progress on getting the job done. To really make a start they needed to remove the VERY heavy bathtub...

It certainly was NOT all work...there was play, too.  And boy is MiRV sold on that hot tub business. Made his aches and pains a bit less and anything that does that is a good thing.

In addition, we got to see some of the Monarch migration. What a super duper treat. We always love it when we are there for that. One year they covered the roadways, this year they rested in the trees at night in the yard. It was so incredible. Other years we have just seen them flying, like hundreds and hundreds of them. 

Look very closely at the trees they are hanging up there.

Stay tuned...more reno updates will come.

The HANDFUL

We have been visiting daughter and family this week. Lots of work clothes getting dirty as the guys tackle replacing the SunRoom subfloor. The carpet was ripped up before they moved in then the subfloor was removed today. Before replacing that they braced the floor and shored it up a bit before moving on to new insulation. Tomorrow they will be the subfloor back down after a run to the dump. Then it will be all ready for new flooring once their choice is made as to what that will be. Oh what fun! PROGRESS... and maybe a few sore bones.

Oh and someone got a new life jacket so she can go on the SUP with BeBe and LaLa!

UnFOURgettably 4 Friday!

Oh, my, I'm tired! It's been an exhausting week...but they are moved. First night in the house and the heat didn't work. Thankfully a very responsive repairman had the unit up and running within a few hours. Welcome to homeownership! Noticed an evidently undectected leak while cleaning the hall closet, more investigation needed for sure. This was definitely not a welcome surprise. And that honeydo list is growing by the minute. You will notice your extra cash quickly gets eaten by home projects when you are the owner!

She's on the roof with her daddy and she called to let me know!

If I NEVER help anyone move again it will be too soon. Moving is a sport and not for the faint of heart I know that for certain. With approximately 15 moves under my belt I do know a thing or two about efficient moving techniques. Evidently our daughter did not internalize some of those more efficient moving styles that she witnessed as we moved about the U.S. and Europe! Lordy, I think she may be unpacking looking for things for the next several weeks months! 

Electrical work going on. 

And there was a bit of fun had as we stopped at the local corn maze...

We are back at the Meadow and in recovery mode with a plus one that we always love to host!

Stay safe, stay well.

UnFOURgettably 4 Friday!

We have new homeowners...amidst a death and wedding getting moved in and settled has been on the back burner. The last few days we got into high gear to make this move happen. Packing and moving things over are now top priority and our plan is to have them in before the weekend is over... 

We have been on scene since Wednesday evening and already painting has happened and a whole lot of cleaning. Lots more to do with cleaning and still more packing and furniture disassembly and reassembly will be happening in the next 48 hours. As for tonight we are making some supply runs and enjoying a meal out.

Stay safe, stay well!